SCHOEPS Stereo-Set CMC 1

Product overview

The SCHOEPS Stereo-Set CMC 1 is a pair of the best-selling Colette series microphones in one wooden case: two complete microphones with selected, matched capsules and CMC 1 analog microphone amplifiers.

Each case contains the two CMC 1 amplifiers, two matched MK capsules with a certificate of matching, two stand clamps and two foam screens, so a complete stereo pair is ready to use straight from the case. A stereo set can be created with any MK capsule of the Colette modular system.

The set is offered with the CMC 1 U amplifier and the omni capsules MK 2 and MK 2H, the wide cardioid MK 21, the cardioid MK 4 or the supercardioid MK 41. The CMC 1 L version comes with the MK 4 or MK 41, and the CMC 1 K version with the MK 4. Omni capsules are supplied with B 5 foam pop screens, all other capsules with B 5 D hollow foam windscreens.

Key features

• Two complete Colette microphones in one wooden case
• Selected, matched capsules with a certificate of matching
• CMC 1 analog microphone amplifiers: CMC 1 U, CMC 1 L or CMC 1 K
• A stereo set can be created with any MK capsule
• Two stand clamps: SG 20 with the CMC 1 U, SGC with the CMC 1 L and CMC 1 K
• B 5 foam pop screens for omni capsules, B 5 D hollow foam windscreens for all others
• CMC 1 L version with two K 5 LU cables
• SCHOEPS hook-and-loop cable strap

Made for

• Stereo recording with a matched pair of Colette microphones
• Stereo pairs with omni, wide cardioid, cardioid or supercardioid capsules
• Recordists who want a complete, ready-to-use pair in one case

In the box

• 2 × CMC 1 U microphone amplifiers (No. 132011)
• 2 × MK capsules of the chosen type, matched (No. 131xxx)
• Certificate of matching
• 2 × SG 20 stand clamps (No. 161105)
• 2 × B 5 foam pop screens (No. 170105) for omni capsules MK 2 (H/S/XS), or 2 × B 5 D hollow foam windscreens (No. 170108) for all other capsules
• SCHOEPS hook-and-loop cable strap
• Case for the stereo set
• CMC 1 L version: 2 × CMC 1 L (No. 132012), 2 × SGC stand clamps (No. 161108) and 2 × K 5 LU cables (No. 152004)
• CMC 1 K version: 2 × CMC 1 K (No. 132013) and 2 × SGC stand clamps (No. 161108)

SCHOEPS Stereo-Set CMC 1: frequently asked questions

What is in the Stereo-Set CMC 1?

Two complete Colette microphones: two CMC 1 amplifiers, two matched MK capsules with a certificate of matching, two stand clamps, two foam screens, a cable strap and the wooden case.

Which capsules can I choose?

The listed versions are CMC 1 U with MK 2, MK 2H, MK 21, MK 4 or MK 41; CMC 1 L with MK 4 or MK 41; and CMC 1 K with MK 4. SCHOEPS states that a stereo set can be created with any MK capsule.

Are the two capsules matched?

Yes. The capsules are selected and matched, and a certificate of matching is included.

What is different in the CMC 1 L and CMC 1 K versions?

The CMC 1 L version contains the CMC 1 L amplifier, SGC stand clamps and K 5 LU cables. The CMC 1 K version contains the CMC 1 K amplifier and SGC stand clamps.

Which wind and pop protection is included?

Two B 5 foam pop screens with omni capsules (MK 2, MK 2H, MK 2S, MK 2XS), and two B 5 D hollow foam windscreens with all other capsules.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS Stereo-Set CMC 1 in India?

The SCHOEPS Stereo-Set CMC 1 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Cardioid stereo pair

Recordists who want a matched cardioid pair for stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the matched MK 4 capsules onto the two CMC 1 U amplifiers.
2. Mount both microphones with the SG 20 clamps in the chosen stereo arrangement.
3. Fit the B 5 D windscreens when needed and set both preamps to the same gain.

Tip: The certificate of matching documents the pair.

Workflow 2: Omni stereo pair

Recordists who prefer omnidirectional capsules for stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the version with MK 2 or MK 2H capsules.
2. Place the two microphones on separate stands.
3. Use the supplied B 5 foam pop screens for wind and pop protection.

Tip: Omni versions come with B 5 screens, all others with B 5 D.

Workflow 3: Wide cardioid or supercardioid pair

Recordists who need a wider or a narrower pickup.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the MK 21 (wide cardioid) or MK 41 (supercardioid) version.
2. Mount and aim the pair at the source.
3. Match the gain on both channels.

Tip: A stereo set can be created with any MK capsule.

Workflow 4: CMC 1 L version

Users of the CMC 1 L amplifier.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the capsules onto the CMC 1 L amplifiers.
2. Mount the microphones in the SGC clamps.
3. Connect each microphone with its K 5 LU cable.

Tip: The cables are part of the CMC 1 L version.

Workflow 5: CMC 1 K version

Users of the CMC 1 K amplifier.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the MK 4 capsules onto the CMC 1 K amplifiers.
2. Mount the microphones in the SGC clamps.
3. Connect them to two preamp inputs and set equal gain.

Tip: The CMC 1 K version is supplied with the MK 4 cardioid.

Workflow 6: Transport and storage

Anyone taking the pair from session to session.

Connections

Setup

1. Unscrew the capsules and place every part in its cut-out in the case.
2. Keep the certificate of matching with the set.
3. Use the cable strap to keep cables tidy.

Tip: Everything for the stereo pair stays together in one case.